UPDATE: Northbound lanes are now beginning to reopen. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning vehicle fire on Interstate 95. The fire broke out at just before 9 a.m. on December 12 along northbound I-95 prior to the I-695 interchange. Northbound I-95 has been shut down prior to I-695. There has been no […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant allocation of $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories. The funding aims to upgrade and standardize crash data collection systems, enhancing the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of vital fatality information, including data about pedestrians and cyclists. This initiative, driven by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will facilitate […]
BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]
UPDATE: Some lanes are beginning to reopen. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. along southbound I-95 at the Baltimore County/Harford County line. The accident involved a tractor-trailer and several other vehicles, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday evening crash in Essex. The crash was reported at just before 5 p.m. on December 8 along Eastern Avenue at Terrace Road. Eastern Avenue has been shut down in both directions at Terrace Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian in the Perry Hall area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, emergency personnel responded after a pedestrian was struck in the 9600-block of Belair Road. Belair Road has been shut down between Chapel Road and Cliffvale Road for police investigation. There has been no word […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced that it is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, with a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety of Maryland road users. The department unveiled its preparations at its annual Snow Show, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. State Highway Administrator Will Pines says […]